A Date Which Will Live in Infamy
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by Zanmor
The irony is rich. In a display fitting of the true colors of the eAmerican administration, newly elected president Jewitt continued a plan that has been months in the making, launching an attack into Kyushu, Japan despite the wishes of the Japanese politicians and people. Sounds familiar, yeah? A few months ago the Japanese stood up to Indonesian demands to use Kyushu as a doorway to the eUSA. When the politicians finally balked to their demands, hoping to save their own country, the proud Japanese people voted them out of office.
Today, the day that the Empire of Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor IRL, eAmerica engages in behavior within eRepublik that is just as underhanded and unjustifiable. eJapan has endeavored to maintain neutrality and not to allow Kyushu to be used as a gateway ever again. Not happy that the path of least resistance had been blocked, the entrenched military regime that has control of eAmerica decided to take in an illegal war what they were not given.
The saying, ‘The path to Hell is paved with good intentions,’ comes to mind. Jewitt promises this is only temporary and only in order to help our allies in Asia, to free conquered regions. We’ll save the village however we have to, even if it means burning it down. If you claim the title of defender of freedom and sovereignty you cannot pick and choose which nation’s neutrality and sovereignty you will honor and when. I will fight to reclaim regions of eAmerican allies when given the opportunity; I will not lift a finger to march through Japan to do so. This is the easiest path. It is not the honorable one. It is not the right one.
It has never been more apparent to me that the eUSA has big problems. And they’re all in office. I recently joined the eUS military and will be following orders to fight in Kyushu. I’ll just be doing it from the other side of the wall. So if this leads to a short military career for me, so be it. There are more important things. This is one American who believes it when we say we stand for freedom, even if it isn’t convenient. I wish we had leadership that believed that.
On behalf of my nation, I apologize to eJapan. To the Chinese who are hoping for the American cavalry to come through and liberate your regions, I too welcome the day and will be there, guns blazing. But I will not be going through Kyushu to do so.
If you are going to take a stand against the lackadaisical oppression of the American elite, join me and vote this up, then fight for Kyushu!
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Wow...you act like actual people die. This isn't real life. What branch of the military are you in?
Voted and respect to you. This whole US Operation for 'Liberty in Asia' is a sham.
The Japanese harbor our enemies with their borders, and you harbor them in your heart.
You flew to Tibet to fight then came back to use our hostpital? rly? Are you planning on making the trip again tomorrow? You are a traitor and are encouraging others to follow you. When you joined the military you agreed to OPSEC and if you are going to become to righteous to play online games then you need to be righteous enough to resign your postition in the military before breaking your word and betraying their confidence.
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I have messaged my CO concerning the matter.
If I cannot afford to fight for them then I will not fight against them. Call me what you will, I am not ashamed of this.
We harbor our own enemies, as is evident from these actions.
Voted and respect to you. This whole US Operation for 'Liberty in Asia' is a sham. x2
It's imperialistic aggression aimed for high iron. "Liberty" wat?
Funny that the Serbs and Hungarians think you are righteous. They wouldn't be involved in attacking sovereign countries, no, never.
good article. much respect.
Thank goodness!
No pasaran ! You will crush your own tooth on Nippon !
NO PASARAN!
Respect. Glad to see so manu eAmericans deciding not to embark on this.
u have my respect.
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@Zanmor:
Liberation of eChina, eIndia is a lame explanation for the real causes ... We all know that. But, it's easier to do everything with believing in noble causes... But, many people will stand there and will try to stop this attack of eUSA.
I left sweden and now fight for Japan.
Just a second here: eSerbia only ever attacked ONE country, eCroatia, which conquered us when we were smaller than ejapan is now. eAmerica attacked more countries than maybe any other in the ehistory of the New world (possible exceptions: eRomania, eHungary, eIndonesia). Our army flies over to help allies, of course, but we as a country now and before we have just one aggressive motive, and since it is a tough nut to crack we never went after any other.
Bla bla bla... Pokidaćemo vas ko mače muškatle, ko siroma' napolitanku, ko svinja masnu torbu, otrešćemo vas ko ciganče slinu.
Traitor. You broke OPSEC. That shows a lack of character, and I'm glad you've flipped over for PEACE GC. You suit them well, you don't belong in the family of the eUSA military.
Japan collaborated in the near destruction of the USA and now hides behind their cowardice. "We were forced to," they say. No they weren't. They chose the way of the coward. They should quit crying now and learn to fight like a man.
Russia and Serbia complaining about aggression - that is a good joke.
Americans talking about liberation: just as funny at this point.
I expect more from my nation.
The eUS was "neutral" when Japan let Indo through Kyushu to conquer much of territory. That said, turnabout is fair play.
Very interesting opinion. I respect but do not approve you. You must have your opinion and have freedom to express it. But you should never go against your country and its orders Even if it is just a game.
I am not sure if anybody understood my bad English, but I'll give an egsample: if eLithuania would attack any country, I would shout everywhere that it is not right to do so, I would try to change opinion of people. On the other hand, I would obey military orders.
If you disaprove your government's actions and have no respect for its decicions, you should speak about and show your opinion as citizen in elections by voting and/or providing different approach of how your country should evolve.
I respect you greatly for showing the courage to stand up against what you can see as clearly wrong.
The government tells the people what they need to hear in order to go along with the plan. The reality is different.
(Good job the REAL America wouldn't do that! ..cough..weapons of mass destruction...cough)
Anyway, excellent article. Voted.
Tyler Jenkins, eUSA was not as you say "neutral" here in this game are three types of countries: one side, other side and changing their position during the time.
I completely agree with you Zanmor, tomorrow I'd be more than willing to fight in Japan but I already fought 5 times today and healed(I fought in a war with an ally, Turkey vs. Greece) I totally forgot that I could just move and fight with Japan. So if I can get 4 tickets in my possession I will fight there tomorrow. But this is more of what we need to see in the military, what happened to being an individual who cared about issues instead of just attacking wherever the commander commands or where the DOD reports(Very ironic that the reports are called the Department of DEFENSE reports) tell you to fight. Any sense of democracy or individuality are swept away when you fight in a war you don't agree with. Then you run the risk of being called a traitor for fighting for something you personally agree with instead of marching into war like sheep, screw them if they say that though, those who call others a traitor for fighting against a war against another sovereign country have no room to talk as they betray mankind with this act.
agreed comrade engels 🙂
respect for this article Zanmor
Tenno Heika Banzai!!!! NIHON BANZAI!!!!
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Traitor!
you do realize this is a game right?
Definition of neutrality:
Not taking part or giving assistance in a dispute or war between others.
propaganda that isnt even fun to read...
The American Morality that Once Was:
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/the-american-morality-that-once-was-1074983/1/all" target="_blank">http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/the-[..]1/all
@Alex armstrong
If that's your definition of neutrality then Japan can not ever be neutral when it comes to the fact that they are the gateway to Asia and the gateway to America. If they don't accept our offer they are aiding the occupation of China, India, etc, and this is currently what our justification is based on. If they do let us through they're obviously aiding us and our allies, shattering any hint of neutrality. Japan has tried to be neutral for a long time but because of it's significant position on the map they are forced(like right now) to give up their land so our agenda can be fulfilled(More easily that is).
You're allowed to disagree. I know I have been against certain military operations (pre-WW3), however, fighting for the enemy? That's called mutiny. We will not tolerate such dissension in the ranks of the eUS Military. If you don't like it, don't fight. If it really bothers you, then get out. Plain and simple. I stand by our leaders' decision. For the liberation of Asia!
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first, you should have resigned and not fought on either side. second, how exactly do you propose to free hello kitty, or is it ok for the chinese to stay occupied forever?
So, what you're saying is...
By WALKING THROUGH a Japanese region (then giving it back and forgetting it exists) so that we can free our allies in Asia from Indo/Iran/Russia/Hungary, we are imperialistic pricks who hate freedom?
I'd say that JAPAN are the ones who hate freedom, as they wouldn't agree to the land swap.
Zanmor & Fredrick Engels: You've taken a stand, and I respect that, although I couldn't disagree more. The natural follow-up would be to leave the US in protest and find a truly neutral country to live in. (I think they need people in Denmark, BTW. They have Level-20 Privates in that country - perfect for you.)
Totally agree. I won't lift a finger either against Japan, but since I don't have money to buy tickets, I just fight in the resistance.
Zanmor, you did not suffer under true imperialism like many of us older players. I do believe you have a right to state your opinion, but I do feel your feelings are being expressed in a fashion that you've seen this before. Do you know how long China has been carved up? India? We, as a country, have no need for any high resource regions. What we need is to stop Phoenix from profiting off there colonies in Asia, which we aim to do.
God I hate people like you.
This is pre-invasion thinking at its worst.
You are a cancer on our nation, and I am more than happy to see you out of the armed forces. Your decision to ally with our enemies can only be a boon to our success in all future endeavours, and as such I truly hope that you will convince all those who are of a similar mindset to leave my country at once.
Voted. Saying that Japan stands between us and Asian liberation is a cop-out. The administration is simply too chicken to attack Russia. We cannot say we stand on principles if we violate those principles the moment they become inconvenient.
"too chicken to attack Russia"
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"Americans talking about liberation: just as funny at this point."
How's the PHOENIX kool-aid there buddy? I hope it isn't tainted by the tears of all the people they're currently oppressing.
Gee...and you'd be the first whining when we were back down to Florida if we opened up Russia's MPP's against us in trying this. This is smart. Its not the Japan's fault they happen to be a highway, but they are, they DID cave to our enemies and didn't grant us the same courtesy. Of course WE never threatened them with anhalitation, Indo did. Come back when you've learned a few things.
You have my respect.
Zanmor,
I agree with you insofar that America should stand for freedom and virtue, but your argument lacks a very important piece of of information.
Alternatives.
What alternatives do we have? What would be a better, more honorable route to take?
You have to realize that while we should stand for virtue and honor, there is a degree of practicality involved. We cannot stand for anything if we fall. Arguments against the government must be viewed in this light. Sure, it might not be pretty, but what must be done must be done, and that is the cold truth of it.
So I ask you, what alternatives are there to give us the much needed economic boost? What are the pros of these alternatives? The cons? The costs? The gains?
I ask you this genuinely, because I agree that we should pursue the honorable path, even if it is the most difficult of our options. I recognize and value this, I honestly do, but what you must recognize, is that sometimes we have to serve our own purposes, and survive now so that we may live later.
I hope you respond with those alternatives,
Conor
This is a game. We're playing to win
For any US personnel reading, he's been dishonorably discharged.
Zanmor,
We joined at the same time, are/were both members of the same USTC platoon and are both prominent members of playdip.com. I respect your abilities at diplomacy, but this article along with your comments makes me doubt your opinions in this game.
You call the US imperialistic. Currently how many non-home regions does the eUS own: 0 How many do the nationalities of Hungary, Russia, Indonesia, and Iran whose citizens support you own: I counted more the 16 and i know i missed some.
You brought RL politics and past into this. The have nothing to do with this decision. At all. We don't hate the eRussians because of the cold war, we dislike them because the invaded us. That same invasion was assisted by none other than "neutral" japan. This Japan has stood by and let china their ally be occupied against their will. That is not neutral. A neutral country would have allowed us passage to help their friend.
How do you think we should help eChina without going through one region of Japan? One thing that will always hold true, to be taken seriously to criticize you need to come up with a better alternative just as Conor said above me.
If you disagree with anything I've said. Debate me, make good points, and have solutions. But until then all your actions have done is shame yourself, and made me ashamed to be in the same platoon as you.
Good Luck in your endeavors,
Andy Costello (ak47 on playdip.com)